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POLYWOOD

Design Engineer

Syracuse, IN · On-site

DESIGN ENGINEER POLYWOOD ® On-site Syracuse, IN Department: Product Development / Design Reports ... About Us POLYWOOD makes sustainable outdoor furniture that is built to last for generations. Our ...

MillEx

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Lead cabinetry and furniture design engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

... engineering - Cabinetry, millwork, or furniture background Technical Skills - 2D/3D cabinet and furniture design - SolidWorks - CNC workflows including CutRite and WoodWOP - Proficiency in sWood a ...

Jasper Group

Furniture Design & Strategy Manager

Jasper, IN · On-site

$168K/yr

JSI is seeking a Furniture Design & Strategy Manager to help shape the future of our product ... You'll partner closely with Marketing, Engineering, and Operations-balancing multiple priorities in ...

Olson Kundig

Interior Design Internship

Seattle, WA · On-site

$26.50/hr

Prepares interior construction documents including custom furniture design and specification while ... Prior internship or professional experience in an interior design or architectural firm. * Interest ...

Olson Kundig

Interior Design Internship

Seattle, WA · On-site

Prepares interior construction documents including custom furniture design and specification while ... Prior internship or professional experience in an interior design or architectural firm. * Interest ...

Crateandbarrel

Expert of the product design and development process, including deep technical expertise in materiality, product engineering, manufacturing best practices, and production processes for furniture and ...

Lusive Decor

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Product and Furniture Design Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

This role will provide design, drafting and engineering of decorative furniture, lighting and architectural feature elements. Work directly on sourcing components and products with vendors around the ...

Shield Lockers

Design Engineer

Kansas City, KS · On-site

SolidWorks experience through school, internships, or professional work * Strong mechanical ... Manufacturing, fabrication, cabinetry, furniture, or casework experience * CNC machining or CAM ...

Shield Casework

Design Engineer

Kansas City, KS

SolidWorks experience through school, internships, or professional work * Strong mechanical ... Manufacturing, fabrication, cabinetry, furniture, or casework experience * CNC machining or CAM ...

HALCON Furniture

CAD Design/Drafter

Stewartville, MN · On-site

Design and model furniture solutions. * Create drawings to be used for production and programming. * Interact with Sales, Engineering, Project Managers, and Manufacturing departments to meet design ...

POLYWOOD

Design Engineer

Syracuse, IN · On-site

In this role, you will help turn those ideas into manufacturable, sample-ready outdoor furniture designs. You will work at the intersection of industrial design, engineering, prototyping, and ...

Poly-Wood LLC

Design Engineer

Syracuse, IN

In this role, you will help turn those ideas into manufacturable, sample-ready outdoor furniture designs. You will work at the intersection of industrial design, engineering, prototyping, and ...

Cochran

Design Engineer

Union, MO · On-site

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Design Engineer to join our civil engineering design ... Previous internship or co-op experience with a civil engineering or consulting firm * Familiarity ...

Cochran

Design Engineer

Union, MO

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Design Engineer to join our civil engineering design ... Previous internship or co-op experience with a civil engineering or consulting firm * Familiarity ...

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How much do internship furniture design engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship furniture design engineer in the United States is $19.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of projects and responsibilities can I expect as an Internship Furniture Design Engineer?

As an Internship Furniture Design Engineer, you will typically assist senior designers and engineers in developing new furniture concepts, creating technical drawings, and working with CAD software to refine designs. You may participate in material selection, prototype testing, and collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure feasibility and quality. Interns often attend design meetings, contribute creative ideas, and gain hands-on experience with the entire product development process, making it an excellent opportunity to build both technical and teamwork skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Internship Furniture Design Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Internship Furniture Design Engineer, you need a background in industrial or furniture design, basic engineering principles, and proficiency in CAD software. Familiarity with tools like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Rhino, and sometimes introductory knowledge of manufacturing processes, is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and strong teamwork and communication skills help interns stand out in collaborative design environments. These skills and qualifications are crucial for producing functional, aesthetically pleasing furniture designs that meet client needs and manufacturing standards.

What is the difference between Internship Furniture Design Engineer vs Furniture Designer?

AspectInternship Furniture Design EngineerFurniture Designer
QualificationsEnrolled in or recent graduate of design or engineering programProfessional degree or experience in furniture design
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, often in manufacturing or design firmsFull-time or freelance design studios, companies, or independent
ResponsibilitiesAssist in designing prototypes, learning industry tools, supporting senior designersDeveloping furniture concepts, creating detailed designs, overseeing production

Internship Furniture Design Engineers are typically students or recent graduates gaining hands-on experience, focusing on learning and supporting design teams. Furniture Designers are experienced professionals responsible for creating and managing furniture projects. The internship role is a stepping stone into the industry, while furniture designers lead design projects and have more advanced skills and responsibilities.

What does an Internship Furniture Design Engineer do?

An Internship Furniture Design Engineer assists senior engineers and designers in creating and developing new furniture concepts. Typical tasks include drafting designs, creating 3D models, researching materials, and supporting the prototyping and testing process. Interns may also help prepare documentation and collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are feasible and cost-effective. This role provides hands-on experience and insight into the furniture design and engineering industry.
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Design Engineer

Design Engineer

POLYWOOD

Syracuse, IN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Polywood rating

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

40th of 46 rated furniture manufacturers

Job description

DESIGN ENGINEER
POLYWOOD® On-site Syracuse, IN
Department: Product Development / Design
Reports To: Director of Product Design
Turn concepts into products people love.
At POLYWOOD, we believe great products start with great people. The kind of people who can take an idea, think through the details, solve the practical challenges, and help bring something beautiful and durable to life.
If that sounds like you, you might be the next Design Engineer to join our Product Development and Design team in Syracuse, Indiana.
About Us
POLYWOOD makes sustainable outdoor furniture that is built to last for generations. Our products are designed with purpose, manufactured with care, and made using recycled plastics, including our genuine POLYWOOD lumber.
Our Product Development and Design teams play an important role in shaping what comes next. They help turn new ideas into products that are beautiful, durable, manufacturable, and ready for real life outside.
Joining POLYWOOD means joining a company driven by sustainability, thoughtful design, innovation, and growth. It also means being part of a team that values collaboration, problem solving, and building something meaningful together.
The Work You'll Love Doing
Every POLYWOOD product begins as an idea. In this role, you will help turn those ideas into manufacturable, sample-ready outdoor furniture designs. You will work at the intersection of industrial design, engineering, prototyping, and manufacturing, developing 3D CAD models, technical drawings, assemblies, prototypes, and design-for-manufacturing solutions that support our product development pipeline. This is a hands-on, highly collaborative role where your work will help move new products from concept through costing, sampling, testing, documentation, and production handoff.
What Makes This Role Special
  • Your work becomes real. The models, drawings, and design solutions you create help shape products customers will enjoy for years.
  • You will collaborate across the business. This role partners closely with design, product development, manufacturing, CNC, fabrication, engineering, operations, quality, and costing teams.
  • You will solve meaningful problems. From prototype feedback to manufacturing constraints, your ideas will help improve products before they move into production.
  • You will help protect design intent. Your work helps ensure new products are not only beautiful, but also manufacturable, durable, efficient, and aligned with POLYWOOD standards.
  • You will be part of what is next. POLYWOOD continues to grow, innovate, and expand what is possible in outdoor furniture

Where You Will Make an Impact
  • Translating sketches, renderings, design direction, and early concepts into engineered models
  • Developing 3D CAD models, technical drawings, assemblies, and production-intent design details
  • Creating and refining models for sampling, prototyping, costing, testing, and cross-functional review
  • Evaluating concepts for manufacturability, assembly, structural performance, material efficiency, and long-term production viability
  • Partnering with manufacturing, engineering, CNC, fabrication, costing, and product development teams to resolve design challenges
  • Supporting prototype development with accurate model files, drawings, cut files, assemblies, and documentation
  • Reviewing prototype builds, identifying fit and function issues, recommending corrections, and documenting design revisions
  • Participating in product reviews before handoff to help ensure design intent, construction details, manufacturing requirements, and documentation are aligned

What You Bring
  • You are someone who enjoys the details, but you also understand the bigger picture. You can move between creative concepts and practical manufacturing requirements, and you know how to collaborate with the teams who bring products to life.
  • You likely have experience with CAD modeling, technical drawings, product development, prototyping, and design-for-manufacturing. You are comfortable working through design challenges, asking good questions, and helping improve products before they reach production.
  • Experience with SolidWorks, Mastercam, or similar CAD/CAM tools would be especially valuable. Experience supporting CNC, routing, tube laser, fabrication, assembly, or production documentation would also help you stand out.
  • Familiarity with Jira or other project/workflow management systems is a plus.

If you bring even a few of these, you will step into this role with the ability to make an immediate impact.
POLYWOOD is an equal opportunity employer. POLYWOOD evaluates qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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